Knife Of The Week Model 27

Here are my 27s.

Here is my one 27

Some nice ones posted already Here are a couple that I have in my collection. I personally haven't used either one of these for hunting/skinning chores. Have any of you used a 27 for skinning deer (or any other animals for that matter)?
~dale

standard handle...

25 style handle...

You know, I have been thinking about this being the last post for the knife of the week threads. I for one am really going to miss this... you never know if there is going to be an interesting topic or two when you log on, but one thing for certain you could always depend on was "the knife of the week" with all the beauties shown from our different collections. I would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" Kevin for diligently posting every Sunday morning just like clockwork. I have really enjoyed this, and think it was a great idea! I think you should be rewarded for all your work in undertaking a project such as this that went on every week for half a year! Sometimes things sound easy and simple at first, but to keep up with it week after week (without missing a beat, or calling in sick even one time-ha) when we all have so much going on already can be quite demanding. I also noticed that you took the time to hand type all the info from the book on each post, rather than scanning each page (which would have been the easy way out). I'll give it some thought... some of the other members please throw out some ideas too... maybe we all can come up with a little something for you to show our appreciation for not giving up midstream. I have no idea what it would be, but hopefully others will have suggestions.
~dale

Sorry about the quality of the image. L to R: RKS, 2000 stag, 2001 red smooth stag, 2005 white stag, 2007 Warther ivory, RKS.

Dale,
PM sent....
I have a couple of Model #27's and "ONE", original "Trailblazer", i.e. "non-catalog" Model "TB", including the "TB" sheath. I have used the "TB" quite a bit. If anyone is around and wants to post my pics, I'll be glad to send them to you. The "Trailblazer" shows some signs of usage and stains, as it is carbon steel. I use a #27 sheath and do not carry the "TB"-stamped sheath. My name is etched on the blade. It has thumb notches and a wrist thong as well.
The "other" one is "NTB" handled, stainless and drop-dead beautiful! It is a safe queen....for now anyway.
The #27 works well on whitetail and hogs. It's too big for turkey. It feels and looks like a Model #3 on steroids! Hope someone steps up to the plate (speaking of steroids) and volunteers to post the pics.
Best, Capt. Chris

Got the pics from Capt. Stanaback...

This one above has a great looking handle!
~dale

Here's another one I have a pic of... this knife is not mine, but belonged to a friend of mine that lives in FL, but I do have pics! It has the darker maroon color micarta as opposed to the "red" color on mine.
~dale

No time to take photos today so I will post the old photo of my famous levitating #27 with the root beer color micarta center section.

Hope it's OK to post one re-handled by Jim Behring?

See Ya, Chief

Tom, that levitating #27 is a beauty, but be warned: Costa Rica is just outside your window!

Dale,
Mine is an "NTB". Your's is a "BTB". Does "that" help? Best, Capt. Chris

Well, I am guessing the TB portion is for Trail Blazer but have no idea what the "N" or the "B" stands for... got me puzzled on that one.
~dale

"NTB" stands for a "standard, traditional" Trailblazer handle (i.e. 13 spacers as opposed to a "trapper", Model #25-styled handle), with "nickel silver hardware". "BTB"?? Same description, except "brass" fittings.
Of course: Ya'll know that with nickel silver fittings there is always one brass spacer and with brass fittings here is always one aluminum spacer...Right?? I hope this clears all of the "NTB" and "BTB" coding up. Best for now,
Capt. Chris

Kevin
I want to say thank you for taking the time to post the "Model of the Week" threads. For a new member and for someone who is in awe of RMK's this thread is something I looked forward to every Sunday. To be able to read the history, see some some fabulous photos and get first hand information is ...... well it is something I will miss.
Again THANK YOU and to all the weekly participants.

The Model 27 is a beautiful blade and I may have to find a way to acquire one of them!

Mark

the 27's in my collection. Bob

Kevin,

I have enjoyed all of the Model of the Weeks that I have been around for, Thank You!

I have tried to search for some of the past "Model of the Week" postings and due to the 200 thread max on the search can never get back to the early ones. Since they are often a great resource for research I am wondering if we could have a permanent link to all 27 threads? That would be great!!!

Thanks Again

I didn't notice that until you said something but I could only go back to model 14 (in January) when looking just now. A link, as you mentioned, would be a good idea since there is lots of good info and photos in each one.
~dale

MODEL 14

Great job on the Model O' th Week Kevin!

I hope you continue with the uncatalogued models.

As it happens I'm currently working on a customers model #27. I don't generally like to show a piece until it's finished but since it's model 27 week and I won't finish it for a couple of more weeks, I figure I'd better shoot it now.

I love meeses! What a great scene for the white background.
very nice,
~dale

Great looking moose Rick.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have enjoyed every week's model, and everyone's participation.

For Charlie and anyone else who is interested, I will send them a CD with all the models of the week threads, free of charge. I will of course need to clear this with Rhett. So please PM me if interested.

Kevin

...and let's not forget the dealer specials either. Bowles, TC, Sasquatch, Stanaback, Sergent's, (RIP), Kenefeck, etc.

Good Job, Hot Pants, don't stop now!

Regards, Doug

Kevin,
Great job on a great post! THANKS!!
I'd be interested in the CD if it happens.
Thanks again,
Tony

I think it would be easier, cheaper and more beneficial to all if we could establish a link to each of the 27 weeks and leave it permanantly at the top. It is very generous of Kevin to make this offer though

Kevin !
thanks a lot for your hard job.
Here's my selection of 27s:



from left: 25 handle, Hutchinson' screem, TB, old yella, brown mic & Stoddard's.....YES it's a Stoddard's.
Unfortunately...No TB sheath.
Best
Guido

Thanks to everyone for a great week of Randall 27's.
I feel fortunate to have seen so many beautiful Randalls.

Kevin

Guido,
The "3rd from the right" looks familiar. Is it, possibly, a different knife from the "RKS" model? Best, Capt. Chris

Sorry Capt.
I missed something....as usual..
From R to L: Stoddard's, 25 hnd BM, RKS.
Yes it's a RKS.
Best
Guido

I've finished the Moose scene.

Rick,
Beautiful work, as always.
While canoeing in Maine, it's a special day when we spot a moose!
Tony

Rick,absolutely amazing scrim. You are a gifted artist.Thanks for sharing.Tom #3081

Rick great looking scrim...

Barry
RKS4451

I really like the trees.

Dubie

Rick You are like a Scrim machine set on Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing.

See Ya, Chief

Nickel Silver furniture on this one:

Just received from the shop, it's a keeper, thanks again #'s 2 thru 18, you guys are awesome, should all be deemed Mastersmith's!

Rob

Rob,
Great Looking #27!
The black sheath goes well with this one!
Tony

Rob -- I'm really glad to see the wide bevel/grind along the spine of your 27. For the past 6-7 years the bevel has been shrinking and most newer 27s look like Ken's (no offense, it's still a 27!!!). I prefer the original grind--really obvious in the RKS3 (sorry for the quality and ren wax).

Here are my #27 knives. One has Brass furniture, and the other has Nickel Silver. Note how the middle spacer of the 13-spacer configuration is Silver for the Brass one, and Brass for the Nickel Silver one.





I really like how the butt plate follows the contours of the stag handle.

Rob...and others:
Your stag is terrific! I just opened this one. It came out this month! Amazing amber sambar stag...like yours. Enjoy!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Sorry about the afternoon sunlight. Try again...
Best, Capt. Chris

One more try...handle only:
Best, Capt. Chris

Here's one with a "Trapper" handle, musk ox!
Best, Capt. Chris

Quite a bit of difference between one side and the other. Just one of the reasons why I love this stuff!
Best, Capt. Chris

That sure is a nice knife. I would be scared to use it and stand a chance to get it all dirty.29R

Capt-Beautiful Musk Ox 27.

Found this one in the mailbox yesterday.

Beautiful Knife Tom!

There's a rumor going around that you like micarta.

Here's a Gary Harbour color scrimed 27. Sure looks like Dubie and a couple of buddies out there fishing again.

Here's the rest of the 27 on a Dale Dorris stand.

Group shot!



The depth of the Randall stamps is interesting.
Which one do I prefer? The one I am looking at.

Nice pod of 27s Tom.
Thanks for taking the time to post on Knife Of The Week.

Kevin

John 6:46

Kevin..here's my Model #27 "Trailblazer".

Tom,

That looks like a Buffet

Rex,
Great looking stag on that baby!
Tony

Beautiful RMK 27 Rex. Gorgeous stag
Thanks for taking the time to post on The Knife Of The Week.

Kevin

Great knife Rex wih a great stag handle. Thanks for posting.

Tom, that is a great collection of Trailblazers!
It is interesting to see how much the width of the blades varies.
Like the 2nd and 4th from the top: both with a similar handle configuration but the blades make them look very differently.

Best,
Peter

Wow Rex, that stag is gorgeous!

Peter

This is a nice one - fat stag!

Best, Peter

Fat stag on a Trail Blazer is the best!
Nice One, Peter!
Tony

I really like the way that knife looks. The brass and the maroon spacers really complement the coloring of the stag. Thanks for sharing, Peter.

Scott

Really beautiful stag on that one.

I don't know if it is me or what, but with these upgrades that have been done on the forums, the colors in the pictures seem so much more vivid than before. This particular thread seemed to bring that to notice. With all the color that you have in the 27, they stand out now. The knives seem as if you could almost hold them in your hand. I really like it.

Michael Mason
RKS # 4382

I got home today and this guy was waiting for me at the front door. Direct from Rick Ward in Atlanta, my first model 27 Trailblazer with SS blade, thumb notches, BTB handle with really dark stag, wrist thong and black sheath.

Don't worry though, I have an ironwood knife coming this month yet.

Peter

That is a keeper! Very nice!

Peter,
That's a really nice lookin' 27!
A very distinctive Randall!
Tony

Absolutely a beauty!! What stag!! I have a 27 on order in "the regular" way and it's not due for a couple more years. Super nice one Peter-

Pap

Wooow, really beautys!

I think a Trailblazer have to find the way to me, too!

Great knife Peter. Beautiful piece of stag.

Thanks Guys
I saw the stag on that one and said ooh!, I have to get that one. It is really nice to see the knife before you buy it, and I didn't have a Trailblazer yet.

Peter

This is one of my TrailBlazers ...

That is a beautiful Trailblazer. The materials really go well with each other. It is esthetically pleasing. Bravo!

Jim

what kind of wood is that?

Thanks Jim!
Ben, it's ironwood.

Brass, leather and ironwood - great combo!

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC RANDALL!!!!
One of the nicest #27s I've seen.
Tony

I really like the way that Brass, Leather, and Ironwood looks together !!!

Great Trailblazer, you can't go wrong with ironwood, and I know ironwood

Peter

Thanks All for your compliments!!
Here are some more TrailBlazers. I felt lonely to comtemplate them just myself.

Super nice!

EXCELLENT!

My first Randall arrived this week!

Here's my new Model 27 with an old K22.



I know pic is a little dark... I'll try and take better pics in natural light soon.

Regards,
Manuel

Wow Manuel, two Classics in one photo!

Add a few more related items and enter the photo in the Picture Gallery.

Consider using a stick of molding clay to prop the K22 up on the left side of the cylinder to lose the shell in the trigger guard.

Your best bet on natural light is moving everything there outside on an overcast day. Less shadows. Put camera on tripod, use ISO 100 or 200, "Aperture Preferred" or "A" setting on camera at f/11 or f/16. If you can select focus point, put it on the trademark.

Camera will select shutter speed for you, thus the tripod. Use self-timer to avoid camera shake instead of you pressing the shutter button yourself.

You will be surprised by the results. Hope this helps.

Manuel, looks like you've got fine depth of field, since the S & W trademark is almost sharp. Love those diamond grips.

Here's your photo lightened up in Photoshop 5.

Buck,
Thank you... I appreciate the feedback! I'll make those adjustments if possible (I have to see if my little Canon supports those settings first!) and repost.
Regards,
Manuel

Your first Randall! Congratulations ... it's a beauty!!!

Manuel
Nice Trailblazer, and welcome to the wonderful world of Randall knife collecting.
You need to order a new mini Trailblazer now too

Peter

Yep... looking at possibly two for my girls!

Regards

For all those lazy Guys don't wish to scroll back pages...here a new set up for my old RMK #27s post.
Some'R gone...some went...in !

Ah ...
Very Nice Knives ... AND sheaths!!!!

Very nice.

Just received my mini 27 yesterday, looks great and the stag matches my 27 pretty well.
everyone should have at least one

Peter

Perfect match and very nice pair. Now if they were ironwood......


Pap

Guido and Peter, you have some real eye candy there. :-)

That little guy is almost "cute" ...

Pete,

You probably have one of the first 50, since they started releasing them this month. I've got a couple coming in a few weeks. One is going to Texas and one staying here at Fort Bragg.

Congrats.

Thanks guys

I soon as I heard they were available, I ordered one, and am really lucky and happy that the stag is similar to the full size one.
I wish I had been collecting RMK when the early minis were introduced

Peter

Yeah, you have a really nice matched pair there, Peter.

They do look nicely matched.

Great looking pair!

Peter great pair. Capt showed me one of the mini's last weekend and it would make a fine user.

Peter,
Very nice,my mini 27 arrived last week also.Got the N/S set up
on mine so matches the larger one I've had for years..
Enjoy..


Billy Poyner
RKCC CM021 RKS 5030
NRA Endowment
MM

You would expect the new Model 27 to be similar to every other mini 27, but the stag will vary - sometimes dramatically. Here are three examples - what I call standard stag, then large/chunky and finally dark red. For comparison I added a full size Trailblazer.

Jim,

You've been busy! Great looking set - I'm especially fond of the dark red stag. Thank you for sharing.

Have a good Thursday,

Jay

That red is very nice, heck they are all nice but that darker stag sends me.

Very interesting the darker stag seems to be preferred. Since I don't normally collect stag handled knives I am taking note of that preference.

Here is the back side.

I think the top Mini matches the 27 very well, definitely the pair to keep together.

You are correct. The top two were especially selected to match as closely as possible.

Jim

Just in, ordered March 2008, back when I wasn't aware of all of the options. Standard 27 nickel silver with left-hand sheath.
I couldn't have picked better stag myself. Stamp is perfect as are grinds. Thanks shop guys for a superb job and such nice stag. Definitely worth the wait.

Peter

Very nice peter, looks like it would make a great skinner, food prep knife. I would patina the blade IMO it would look great with the stag and other furniture.

What options would you have specced now that your "in the know"?

Nice Peter!
Is it going to be a user?

Ben
I would have definitely gone for the wrist thong, and perhaps thumb notches and stainless, but I am really happy with it the way it is. I wasn't going to put in a change order on it

Peter

Yeah I can understand the wrist thong.

Peter
Where is the Ironwood? Ha Ha. That is great stag. Nice stag is always great to see. The shop did a great job on that one.

Peter

That is good looking stag on that knife. Is it a user or a safe queen?

Peter--

Showing off some nice stag!

And I am envisioning similar stag on a couple of miniatures I expect to receive soon.

Actually, looking at your photos, this could almost be a miniature....

Larry

Here's a #27 I found in my continued pursuit of the perfect knife... Still searching!!

That thing is hott!

Thanks guys
Ironwood is still number 1 with me, but I like stag too.
I probably won't use this one as I primarily use a #28, a Chef's knife and the carving set for most of my fixed knife tasks.

Steve, great stag on yours, is that shop stag?

Peter

Peter, I do not know for sure. I would doubt it but ya never know. The "Box of Chocolate" theory. I picked it up from a guy out west who got it at a show in Arizona..... Found a 3-7 with almost twin like stag at the Gator Knife Show last year!

Is a keeper... not a user. User's are 23/Srg/Denmark Spl.

Thanks Leatherman. Might have overpaid a bit but did not think it was shop stag!

Very distinctive stag! A beauty.

I have overpaid for Randall's in the past, I do not regret it at all!

Although now that I have enough orders into the shop and I regularly order with the Capt so I don't buy on Ebay anymore.

Nice fat stag. I like that handle.

A few of my favorite Randall's...

Well then...... That's a lot of .... steel!
Nice photo!

Thanks Steve.

Rob

Beautiful knives, Rob, fantastic line-up.
I especially like the ones with a little "curve" in the handle like the 3rd and 4th.

Nice collection within a collection Rob!

This #27 just came in from Captain Chris. I have to admit, I’m always totally impressed by the flawless quality of every knife that comes out of the Randall shop…

Finally I got to the knife!

Hope this helps. Regrets if I left out the cat and some of the background in a few images.

Oh thank you!
Which program do you have altered photos?

The "600 pound gorilla" AKA Photoshop 6

A very good alternative will be Adobe's Photoshop Elements version 12(?).

It can do what I did.

i love that stag... great looking knife, thanks for sharing
best,

27s are still my favorites.

Jeff,

Good to see you back.

Here are some photos I took recently of one of two model 27's made with ivory spacers in lieu of the fat red spacers:

Joe,

An elegant look with the Ivory spacers!
Did you have to supply the ivory to the shop?

Tony

Joe, that's in a RKS club knife sheath...... was it a special issue club knife? Is it numbered?

Story is Rhett was gonna make a few "limited edition" pieces with about half a dozen made and this is one of two made with ivory. This is confirmed by RMK.

I don't know if the ivory was shop supplied or Rhett supplied it. Will try and find out.

If there are a few more "limited edition" pieces floating around, I don't know what spacer material they have. Will try and find that out also.

Thanks

Good to see you posting again Jeff.

The ivory spacered 27 was listed on the old web site as a club knife.
I asked Rhett if he knew where they were as I wanted 1.
He said he wasn't sure where they were. You may well have a 1 of a kind if the other never surfaces. Nice Knife!

Wow!
Where do y'all find these knives.

Dennis

...Well...The 'Ol Captain has it now!
Nice knife! I'll post some nice photos when I get back from Bama. BTW: I have had our own Rick T. create a new heading on my website: "Randall Oldies/Goodies" and I plan on posting a few there...staring tonight!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Got this one in January 2015..........

#25 handle NS with duraluminium, tool steel.......



Matt

Some have mentioned that they have not seen the new Copper Mini...OK: Now you have!
Best, Capt. Chris

Great pics captain

Picked up a few Scrimshawed knives at today's show. Here is my Model 27.

Musk Ox center and musk ox front sheath panel.
Enjoy, Capt. Chris
PS: Sorry about the pics...CCS

Nice knife, I have never been a fan of the 25 handle.
The model 27 is unfortunately only available in this configuration for CS material.

I've got a 26 companion knife set up like this 27; and if I can ever figure out how to post an image again I'll show you. LOL!
BTW Cap, you made an apology for the photos. FWIW, they looked fine to me. All Musk Ox is is not created equal; this is a fine example of premium material.
Thanks for the post.

Bill,

Real nice 27; the scrim scene is done well, great looking knife!

Tom Flynn

Thanks Tom, I have the matching Model 25 to go with it!

Sweet set!

Tom Flynn

This just in from the spring shop sale. Seen lot's of dyed stag this year. I'm liking the dark stuff ALOT.

VERY nice Warren, Well done... Especially 4 A Phone Purchase!

James,

Could have gotten the brass brother too, who knew?

Yeahhhh, next year lol!!

Warren,

That was a great score from the Spring Sale! I too like the dark stag!

Tom Flynn

Tom
There seems to be quite a bit of the dark stag coming from the shop and the Spring sale had some great pieces.

Wow. That is amazing stag. I don't remember seeing this one. Probably gone before I got in there. Congrats. Edited....Aha! Phone sale. I've always thought that buying stag unseen could be a risk. Kinda picky about it. This one is just gorgeous.

Will,

I got through late about 10:30. Michael said there were 2 left. The other had brass furniture. I think you can make them out in the pic of the case on the bottom shelf.

Cpt.

That is a Very Beautiful Musk Ox handle, with a great looking, tooled sheath to go with it.

Kent

Yeah way to sexy a knife for the Captain to keep, my phone will be ringing as soon as he reads this!!!
Just wish it was to sell me the knife!!!

My Copper Mini, ordered direct from the shop, arrived yesterday.

Bucket list knife. Love the copper.

This is the second mini that I've ordered and received. The first was a regular 27M. Since they're miniatures, I've announced to the family that they're going to be willed to my granddaughter (almost 3yo now). Another option is that when she reaches an appropriate age and expresses interests in fine knives, I'll give them to her outright.

Meanwhile, my wife has not been too excited about the knives I buy. She can appreciate a quality knife but they haven't tickled her fancy.

I got a pleasant surprise when the copper mini arrived.

"What do you mean, exactly, when you say it's for <Granddaughter>? That copper really stands out. Maybe I'd like it."

Rob--

My wife favored my collecting antique bowies and folders from the mid-1800's.

When I come up with a new Randall, she normally says, "Oh, another Randall."

BUT...when I opened up the first Mini-27 and brought it to her, she exclaimed "That's darling!"

That doesn't mean that she doesn't like a lot of my Randalls, but the Mini-27 really appealed to her.

Hope you granddaughter grows up to be a Randall girl--but you might have to replace the Mini-27 if you don't keep an eye on your wife.

Larry

VERY cool!!! My pick up date on my order is my wife's birthday lol!

Ranking
Now you put it out there
I'm tellin Becky
Dinner on you Tuesday
Sharpi

Not the Behring pair I got coming. .. just MY copper mini

And that date would be ?

Ha! I can't be spreadin other folks business on the world wide interweb...

Jeez I wasn't asking her age, that would be forbidden. LOL.

True
3-30

Well solved that mystery,

The shop is still a bit delayed on their ship times -- my copper mini27's original ship date was 14 April.

Keep that in mind before you make too many promises to your wife.

Ha!!!! That little bundle of joy will be mine ALLLLL mine!

I never expect to get items at delivery date, just thought it was cool when it showed up in the mail with that date on it.

Here is a little more 27 eye candy>>.

Whoaaaaaaaaa!!!

Those thumb notches look awfully useful.

Wow, you have a wonderful collection of 27s Billy! I like the contract between each of the knives! I'm a bit biased to stag.. and those are NICE. Thank you for sharing.

Jay

James,Rob,Jay,
Thanks,I guess I should have included the mini's but for the most
part being my day off from work.I am lazier than usual!!!
BP

This one has a very nice stag handle.

Yes it certainly does have great stag. Super nice.

Pap

Thanks Pappy. It's a great knife.

Higher up in this thread are photos of the other ivory spacer RKS Club knife.

This one passed through my hands recently, but I did not get my own photos. These were the Ebay pics. Check out the etch.

I have a feeling we will see this one again though....

The etching says it all. When it's over it's over. Very cool package to the lucky owner.

Warren... you dont want to keep that #27... I can tell...

Love the enthusiasm James.

YESSSSSS!!!!!

I have a question about the shades of the red micarta. At some point it was a very dark red, maroon almost. When did it become a warmer, more vivid red? Thank you.

Was that on the Captain's table at Gator?
Sharpi

Looks like the one I saw there.

Yes it was...

I used to want one of those so bad & got told that no one knew where they were.
Good to see them back in circulation!

I have been hunting for a #27 for about a year. Never quite found the right combination of things to purchase. Wellll thanks to the Captain and a few other gents I finally have a #27 that I LOVE!!!!
Thank you to all involved! It is VERY much appreciated.
pics courtesy of CCS.

And, because EVERYTHING looks better in Beaver!!!

Sharp lookin' rig, nice get James.

Thanks Uncle Warren!

James,

Nice dark stag handle and the Beaver looks like it fits like a glove! Great set-up.

Tom Flynn

Thank you Tom! I have had the sheath over a year trying to find a #27

Premium Stag is beautiful! That's a really nice looking set-up!

Thanks TTB!

Dang James, you weren't messing around. That's one heck of a package. Congrats on filling that empty beaver sheath.

Thank you Tom! Sometimes waiting works out.

You bring that rig to blade, better have one eye on Chief at all times. I already have the Chief radar tuned in, he's on it.

Ahhhh... good to know =)

Yeah... Let me just see that thang for a minute or two!!!!

Good score Bro!

Thank you Steve!

Excellent dark stag, nice beaver sheath. Excellent combo.

Nice looking setup, you did well. Really nice piece of antler.

Thank you Dwight and Steve =)

Very Nice
Lets do Breakfast at Cracker Barrel so i can see it
Bring Beaver too
Sharpi

Yes Wally!!!

Good get, sexy knife!!!!!

#27 in so far flawless Ivory.

Very nice, Eric. You have been coming across some nice stuff!

Eric,

I believe that style has a better than average chance of staying that way too, in my opinion.

Looks center cut too. No tapioca. Well done Eric.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

Just received this #27 today - I ordered it in 2013, and was definitely worth the wait.

Specs:
#25-style handle configuration
Mexican Desert Ironwood handle insert
Stainless-Steel blade
Brass hilt
Radiused brass buttcap
Brass & black spacers
Thumb notches
Wrist thong

I really like the blade width/contour, the ironwood grain, and the sheath color/tone. And the shop’s workmanship is flawless.

Tomorrow is my birthday - same thing happened on a #27 I bought through the Captain a couple of years ago - definitely lucky scheduling!

[Sorry for the somewhat lousy pics - my good equipment is in storage for our upcoming move…]

Thanks,

Sorry no pics - I'll need to figure that out and try again...

Pics are visible Bob, nice looking package - brass always looks good with ironwood.
Good to see another Tennessean on here.

NICE.
The #25 handle with Ironwood is a great combination.
It works well with the #27 blade.

Dennis

The ironwood with the brass furniture is a great look.

Glad the pics came through. [Been a forum member for a few years - I just have too much going on for me to do much more than check in and "lurk" every now and then to keep up...]

I'd read that the blades on some of later 27's were somewhat narrower; however, this one is my 5th 27, and the blade depth/contour is as nice as my other best, and better than a couple of my older knives.

Simply confirms these are hand-made knives, and each will be unique in its own way - one of the many things I like about Randalls for sure! Thanks,

BG

#27s are beautiful and I have only ever seen the common stag with butt plate.
This was a great visit to this model #

My only #27 although I do have the RKS knife

Not seen often, but clearly stated in the description of the Model 25...



In some (all? dunno) builds with the model25 handle, you can opt for other 'center' materials, as seen in the copper mini-27 offering.

My first model 27. Thanks for letting me share.

Awsome stag!! That's a real beauty!! Congratulations!!
Pap

Very nice!!!!

Good get again!

Gnarly stag, great find, congrats !

Yep.....you won the lottery on the stag. Congrats!

That stag is awesome!

One off my favorite Blades......I wish I liked a 25 handle style.
Great knife!

That is an EPIC #27 Nate!!! <3

Extra nice stag on that #27. Good get.

Thanks everyone. I bought it pre owned. Guy said it's been in collection for over 15 years. I don't know if it was shop supplied or customer supplied.

Bob G your #27 that you posted a couple of years ago motivated me.
Just in from the shop by way of the Capt.
#27 5.5" ss blade
#25 handle with spalted maple insert
NS hardware
Another great knife from the shop.

Dennis

Flip side

Great looking handle on that 27, Dennis!

Very nice, Dennis.
Walker

WOW!!!

It’s beautiful!!!

Good get!

Bro,
That is one awesome 27.Don't leave it laying around close to me.

. No doubts !!

Billy
I trust you completely.

Dennis

That's nice Dennis.

Got this from the shop sale after dialing 126 times.
#27 5 3/4" Stainless Blade
#25 Handle w/Rosewood insert
N/S Hilt Alu. Butt
NHS

Dennis

NEW.....the handle is a work of art

Yes.....it is!!

:-)Rocky

A Beautiful Addition. Model 2 scrimmed by Bowles . Out of the 100 the lower the marked number the more it's valued. Anyone know about RB #036 w/ falcon , model 2 fighting stiletto

Photos?

What do you mean buy "out of the 100?"

Why is this listed under the Model #27??
Capt. Chris

Must be a Model 2-7?

Chris,

Looks like Hambonian is the "new kid on the block", and is not aware of his transgression.

#27 in Nickel Silver with Resin Ivory center.